The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1887-11-15
! s1'EI.- w .EEKI1Y EDITION.

fant; there was u heavy mortgage on
their little home, and nothing laid by
for u rainy day, then brave little.
Angie instead OF giving upih despair,
took up her pens which fshoghad used
much for recreation In her sirlhood. H2i
b Two years Gefore her Introduction to
the reader her husband had. died; she
mourned for him truly, but lie had
been such a anferer she could not re.
gret his release, and after she had be-
come her old cheerful, hopeful self
again.
Puff puff screechl and With q groan
and jerk, the iron monster stopped IN
tho little depot, aud George Arnold
travelling bag in hand, sprang from tho
dusty car and walked lelsurely up the
pleasant street that led to Angie Har-
vey's vipe.coyered homo.
"Wonder how Angie lools," he
mused ~ have, not seen her for ten
years, she vas pretty and ioveable
then;' here sigh escaped his lips;
'she Is famous now and free too;" here
a discontented look came into his large,
dark eyes; butt have no right to In
dulge In such thoughts, what would
Susie sayY poor girl, she has not the
faculty Of always making home happy,
but suppose must bear with her as
patiently as cant" and with another
sigh he Guickened his pace and, was
soon in front Of the "Fairy Bower, . as
Susie called Angles bone.
"Allv vines, flowers and shrubs, Just
Ike hers" lie again mused; "I hope she
has not changed in looks or manner;"
and with nervousness that was not
natural, he Tang the bell.
A servs 4 opened the door and nsh.
cred him tito The parlor. Susie sprang
forward and threw her arms lovingly
around his neck; he returned her warm
greeting IN rather an embarrassed
anner, and then turned to u digniGed
tile lady who was standing by the CEN
tire table. George looked confused, but
Susie came to the rescue.
my dear Angie, this is George,
don't you recognize him2'
ST should have hardly recognized
him." returned the lady, demurely;
''he has grown Older and darker since
saw him last; ana think he found some
difficulty in recognizing me; we have
both changed; time changes all things,"
she added, solemnly. "Nevertheess,
You are very welcome, Mr.. Arnold"
and slle held out her hand George
took 1t, n,lirmured some inarticulate
WORDS, ana FtHsn9 ssatcu Tnitnsaif fon tne
sofa beside his wife. 1t was a relief to
turn from that sombrs looking figure
to his own bright little wife. Susie was
arrayed IN white with blue ribbons;
her bright hair was becomingly ar
ranged in curls and pufIs, and her blue
eyes pverflowing with love.light, mado
her look very beautiful to her husband .
just then, s1
III contrast TO her was prlm Mrs.
Harvey. her curls all coined back IN
dor II WIDOWS cap, her dress OF deepest
black, without rullle, bow or flower
to relieve its monOLony, while her smil-
Ing, dimpled face was drawn down into
a look Of cold precision; even the sill
very tones Of her voice were changed
to disagreoablo monotone as sho said:
"My friend, excuse me; my arduous
dnties demand my attention. We shall
meet in half an hour at the tea table.
And, bowling atifly, she passed ont
OF the room.
"Oh, my darlingl how glad / am to
see you again. exclaimed George,
throwing his arms around his wife and
pressing kisses on her brow and lips.
"But where IS baby2"
Susie led him to the bay window. /,
where in cunning willow CRIB, lay,
baby Nina, fast asleep, and looking so
pure and fresh that he could not resist
the temptation OF pressing his bearded
lips to her little check, oven at the risk
OF waking her up; and Q far more ex-
acting wife than Susie would have
been perfectly satisfied with the fond
glances he bestowed on them both.
"What a beautiful place this is -
George remarked, as he and Susie
stepped out on the piazza, to admire
some rare plants; 'sbut how Angie has
changed; should not have known her.
Haven't you found it rather dull here,
darlpgP''
"No, indeed, have had o very
pleasant VISIT" returned Susie; but she
bent low over wild rose to conceal
the curious smile that wreathed her
lips.
At that moment the tea bell rang
and Susie led the way to the supp 81.
room.
Angie was waiting them In the calm
dignity. The meal passed off in rather
an embarrassed manner, notwithstand-
ing Susie, who was in high spirits,
talked OH a variety Of subjects, and
Angie answered with wise remarks,
but never once relaxing her cherry lips
into q smile.
George said very little and seemed
relieved when they arose from the !
table. i}E @
81 hope, Mr. Arnold,n said 5Angie,
"that you have made arrangements to
remain some tim0 at Vine COttapa?,,